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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
AYJNISHD is Celebrating World Environment Day towards Restoring Ecosystem
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale to inaugurate the virtual celebrations
Webinar on ‘Sapling of Hope: the New Beginning’ for persons with disabilities and their parents
Mumbai, 02nd June 2021
Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities  is celebrating ‘World Environment Day’  on the theme ‘Reimagine, Recreate and Restore Ecosystem’. This year’s theme for World Environment Day 2021 is ‘Ecosystem Restoration’.
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale will inaugurate the virtual celebrations, by planting trees and distributing medicinal plant to ‘divyang’ children, in AYJNISHD campus, Bandra West Reclamation, on 05th June at 11 AM.
This event also includes a virtual interactive national webinar on the theme ‘Sapling of Hope: the New Beginning’ for persons with disabilities and their parents, with a special focus on speech and hearing disabilities.
Registration and participation for the program can be done online using the link: https://ayjnihh.webex.com/ayjnihh/j.php?MTID=m68a6aa9927a5776bf9573026db0370cc
For more details please contact- 9869993833
The function is arranged to encourage the persons with disabilities to participate in the global movement that can make peace with nature for the restoration of the ecosystem. The ecosystem restoration can take many forms: Growing trees, greening cities, rewilding gardens, changing diets or cleaning up rivers and coasts.
Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities  is one of the apex National Institutes working for the rehabilitation of persons with speech and hearing disabilities across India under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India.
President's Secretariat
OFFICERS OF INDIAN CIVIL ACCOUNTS SERVICE CALL ON THE PRESIDENT
The officers of Indian Civil Accounts Service  called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Addressing the officers, the President said that they would be playing an instrumental role in the financial administration of the country. As young Civil Servants they are expected to strive for excellence in public governance and uphold the values enshrined in the Constitution. She said that whichever organisation or department they are posted in, they should be aware of the purpose of their job. In following the process, the purpose should not get lost. She urged them to work with the aim of public well-being and inclusive development of the country.
The President said that the Indian Civil Accounts Service has ensured that accounting processes and accounting reports become a tool for ensuring financial accountability in the Government and bringing transparency in public administration. A sound system of Public Financial Management helps in promoting equitable and inclusive development in a country. As key drivers of Public Financial Management in the country Indian Civil Accounts Service officers would be expected to design, develop and implement systems which become a model in the international arena too.
The President said that automation and use of technology have changed the paradigm of governance in the country. We have seen rapid enhancement in the use of technology in governance systems. Digitisation and online service delivery has to a great extent increased transparency and accountability in public administration. With the advent of new accounting softwares and cloud storage technologies, there is greater scope for accounting processes to become more seamless and accurate.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses grief over the loss of lives due to fire at Covid Centre in Vijayawada
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives due to fire at a Covid Centre in Vijayawada.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said,
"Anguished by the fire at a Covid Centre in Vijayawada. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover as soon as possible. Discussed the prevailing situation with AP CM @ysjagan Ji and assured all possible support."
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of shares of Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd  by Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited 
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of shares of Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd  by Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited  under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002.
OHPC is a PSU wholly-owned and controlled by the Government of Odisha. It is engaged in the business of generation of power from renewable sources namely, hydroelectric and solar power.
OPGC is a state-owned joint venture enterprise with Government of Odisha holding 51% shareholding and the remaining 49% shareholding held by AES Corporation, U.S.A through AES OPGC Holding and AES India Private Limited. It is engaged in the business of generation of power from coal based thermal power plants as well as mini hydro power projects.
The proposed combination involves the acquisition by OHPC of 49% equity shares in OPGC from AES OPGC Holding and AES India, pursuant to the Share Sale and Purchase Agreement.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi speaks on telephone with His Excellency Mr Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Mr Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation.
Following up on their meeting in Samarkand on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, the two leaders reviewed several aspects of the bilateral relationship, including energy cooperation, trade and investments, defence & security cooperation, and other key areas.
In the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Prime Minister reiterated his call for dialogue and diplomacy as the only way forward.
Prime Minister briefed President Putin on India’s ongoing Presidency of the G-20, highlighting its key priorities. He also looked forward to both countries working together during India’s Chairship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
The leaders agreed to remain in regular touch with each other.
Department of Space
Creation of Gaganyaan National Advisory Council
The Gaganyaan project is on track to be realized by the 75th Independence day or earlier. The design and configuration of major subsystems are finalised. The qualification tests pertaining to human rating of flight systems has commenced and Cryogenic Engine tests are in progress. The crew training plan is finalised and the crew selection process has commenced.
A Gaganyaan National Advisory Council has been created with members from different institutions and industries
The Gaganyaan Advisory Council comprises of Secretaries of Department of Space, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Defence Research and Development, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Principal Scientific Advisor to PM, Senior Officials from Armed Forces, Indian Coast Guard, Former Chairman of ISRO, Member of Space Commission, Former Director of Aeronautical Development Agency, Former Indian Astronaut, Directors of Premier Academic and Research Institutions and Heads of various Indian Industries.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister and renowned diabetologist Dr. Jitendra Singh says, COVID has underlined the importance of Integrated Healthcare System
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also a renowned Diabetologist, said here today that Corona Pandemic has underlined the importance of Integrated Healthcare System.Delivering the keynote address at the 48th Annual Conference of Research Society for the Studyof Diabetes in India, he said that COVID has prompted us to discover new norms in adversity and underlined the importance of Indian Traditional Medicine System.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said that even during the pre-COVID era, it had been proven with evidence that in the treatment of non-communicable diseases, like for example, Diabetes-Mellitus, the dose of insulin or oral anti-diabetic drugs could be brought down with the adjuvant practice of certain Yoga Asana and lifestyle modifications available in Naturopathy.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said that Diabetologists have additional responsibility during the pandemic to advise and guide the patients with co-morbidities. He said, during the COVID pandemic, several Allopathic Medical professionals who were hitherto sceptic about other systems of Medicine, started showing interest in immunity-building drugs and resistance boosters from Ayurveda and Yoga.
Dr. Jitendra Singh also gave away RSSDI awards in several categories and released the Guidelines for Management of Diabetes. He also released Diabetes Update 2020 as well as Annual Case Book and RSSDI Year Book of Diabetes.
President of RSSDI Dr BanshiSaboo, President of International Diabetes Federation Dr Andrew Boulton, Chair of IDF-South East Asia Region Professor Shashank Joshi and several renowned medical professionals joined the international Webinar.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Happier to see women athletes perform well at the international events : Union Sports Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju
The Fit India Movement in association with NYKS organises an All Women Fit India Walkathon
To commemorate International Women's Day, the Fit India Movement in association with Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan  organised an All Women Fit India Walkathon at Delhi's Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium.
The 2km event, was flagged off by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju who said that he was happy to see Indian Women perform well in the International events."In the Olympics and other international events, our Indian Women are performing exceeding well, we are giving an equal platform to all, but I am happier when our women athletes perform well and it's our dream to see the daughters of the country perform well internationally."
The walkathon was led by the Secretary of Youth Affairs Smt. Usha Sharma and Fit India Mission director Smt. Ekta Vishnoi. Similar walkathons are being organised in 1000 venues across India.
Over 500 NYKS volunteers participated in the event in Delhi which also celebrated125 years of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
MISSION KARMAYOGI
The National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building  – “Mission Karmayogi” has been launched with the objective of enhancing governance through Civil Service Capacity Building.Mission Karmayogi will have the following six pillars:-
 Policy Framework,
 Institutional Framework,
 Competency Framework,
 Digital Learning Framework ,
 electronic Human Resource Management System , and
 Monitoring and Evaluation Framework.
For implementation and monitoring of the programme, following institutional framework has been approved:
 Prime Minister’s Public Human Resource Council : A Council under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Prime Minister is conceived to be the apex body for driving and providing strategic direction to civil service reforms and capacity building.
 Cabinet Secretariat Coordination Unit: It will monitor the implementation of NPCSCB, align stakeholders and provide mechanism for overseeing capacity building plans.
 Capacity Building Commission– It will be set up for functional supervision of training institutions and facilitate in preparation of annual capacity building plans.
 Special Purpose Vehicle  under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 – It will own and operate all the digital assets created for NPCSCB on behalf of the Government of India.
 Programme Management Unit  - It will provide Program Management and Support services to the Department.
The training of Civil Servants at various Academies will be restructured to include optimum use of the digital learning platform of iGOT.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State , Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
EPFO provides last opportunity to employees to submit options within fifteen days to get pension on higher wages and Employers given three months time for uploading wage details online
Online facility has been made available by EPFO for submitting Applications for Validation of Option /Joint Options for pension on higher wages. The facility is for eligible pensioners / members in compliance with the Hon’ble Supreme Court order dated 04.11.2022. The facility was launched on 26.02.2023 and was to remain available only till 03.05.2023. However, considering the representations of the employees, the time limit was extended to 26.06.2023 in order to provide complete four months time to eligible pensioners / members for filing applications. 16.06 lakh Applications for Validation of Option / Joint Options have been received till 26.06.2023.
Last opportunity of 15 days is being given to remove any difficulty faced by the eligible pensioners/ members. Accordingly, the last date for submission of Applications for Validation of Option / Joint Options by employees is extended to 11.07.2023.
Any eligible pensioner / member who on account of any issue in updation of KYC, faces difficulty in submitting online Application for Validation of Option / Joint Option, may immediately lodge such grievance on EPFiGMS for resolution. The grievance may please be submitted by selecting the grievance category of ' Higher Pensionary benefits on higher wages'. This will ensure proper record of such a grievance for further action.
Meanwhile, many representations have been received from Employers & Employers’ Associations wherein requests have been made to extend time period for uploading wage details of applicant pensioners / members. The request has been considered sympathetically and the employers are being given further period of three months to submit wage details etc. online latest by 30.09.2023.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
MoRTH Amends MV Rules Mandating Adherence to AIS-155 to Enhance Vehicular Security
The Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways  has notified GSR935  dated 18th December,2019 regarding to Automotive Industry Standards -155 in respect of Microdot identifiers if affixed on the motor vehicles and their parts, components, assemblies, sub-assemblies through amendment in Rule 92 of the Central Motor vehicles  Rules1989. Microdots will enhance the security of vehicles.
As per a new notification, “ The Manufacturers who are affixing microdot identifiers in the motor vehicles and their parts, components, assemblies, sub-assemblies shall conform to Automotive Industry Standards -155 as amended from time to time.”
The Central Motor vehicles  Rules, 2019 comes into force on the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
The draft rules to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 were published, vide notification of the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary dated the 24th day of July,2019, inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby. The objections and suggestions received in respect of the said draft rules have been duly considered by the Central Government; before notifying the amendments.
Ministry of Education
Online registrations for Yuva Sangam  commences for participation of 1000 youth from 23 States and UTs
1st round of Yuva Sangam concludes with an overwhelming participation of 1200 youngsters visiting 22 States of India through 29 tours
The Registrations for Yuva Sangam  started today through an online portal. It envisages participation of 1000 youngsters from 23 States and UTs of India. Under this initiative, the exposure tours will be conducted in the months of April and May 2023. They will travel in a group of 45 to 50 to the paired State. It will provide an immersive, multidimensional experience of various facets under five broad areas of Paryatan , Parampara , Pragati , Prodyogik and Paraspar Sampark .Through the course of the program, students will interact with each other in the areas of language, literature, cuisine, festivals, cultural events and tourism. In short, they will get a first- hand experience of living in a completely different geographical and cultural scenario.
Interested youth in the age group of 18-30 years may register on the portal exclusively developed for the purpose at https://ebsb.aicte-india.org/
The first round of Yuva Sangam was recently concluded with an overwhelming participation of approximately 1200 youngsters visiting 22 States of India through 29 tours with main focus on North Eastern Region during February-March 2023.The participants have had an enriching experience which brought out the spirit of EK BHARAT SHRESHTHA BHARAT in its true sense.
An initiative of ‘Yuva Sangam’ under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat has been conceptualized as a collaborative effort of various ministries with an aim to strengthen people to people connect and build empathy among youth across the nation. The initiative is inculcating common spirit of understanding among thousands of youth participating in the program, which shall resonate throughout the country and contribute immensely towards building a truly Shreshtha Bharat.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Dr. L. Murugan to participate in Yoga session along with dairy farmers in Kanyakumari tomorrow
Countdown event of International day of Yoga
As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and countdown events to IDY 2022, Dr. L. Murugan, MoS, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, will participate in Yoga programme along with dairy farmers in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu tomorrow.
The Government of India is celebrating Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsava and Ministry of Ayush has proposed to organize events as countdown to International Day of Yoga .
The Department aims to bring more people into the fold of the activities of IDY-2022 as Mass Movement for Health and Well being by promoting Milk and Dairy products as a good source of vital essential nutrients and almost a complete food.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange rate notification No.96/2021 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification No.92/2021-Customs, dated 18th November, 2021 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 3rd December, 2021, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Australian Dollar
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54.60
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52.25
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Bahraini Dinar
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205.45
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192.90
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Canadian Dollar
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59.70
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57.60
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Chinese Yuan
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11.95
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11.60
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Danish Kroner
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11.65
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11.25
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EURO
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86.60
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83.45
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Hong Kong Dollar
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9.80
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9.45
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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256.30
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240.35
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New Zealand Dollar
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52.55
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50.25
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Norwegian Kroner
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8.40
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Pound Sterling
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101.50
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98.05
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21.15
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20.65
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19.40
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Singapore Dollar
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55.90
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54.05
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South African Rand
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4.85
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4.55
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Swedish Kroner
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8.40
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8.15
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Swiss Franc
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83.30
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80.00
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Turkish Lira
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5.75
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UAE Dirham
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21.10
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19.80
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US Dollar
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75.90
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74.20
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6.20
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Various steps taken by the FCI to ensure availability of food grains across the country
About 160 LMT food grains distributed to states/UTs, over 671 LMT in stock
As per the Food Corporation of India report dated 12.05.2020, FCI currently has 271.27 LMT rice and 400.48 LMT wheat. Hence, a total of 671.75 LMT food grain stock is available .About 60 LMT food grains is required for a month under NFSA and other welfare schemes.
Since the lockdown, about 80.64 LMT foodgrains have been lifted and transported through 2880 rail rakes. Apart from the rail route, transportation was also done through roads and waterways. A total of 159.36 LMT has been transported. 15,031 MT grains was transported through 11 ships. Total 7.36 LMT food grains have been transported to the North-Eastern States.Under the NFSA and PMGKAY, for next 3 months total 11 LMT food grainis required in NE States.
Open Market Sales Scheme
During the lockdown, NGOs and social institutions running relief camps can purchase wheat and rice directly from FCI Depots at Open Market Sales Scheme  rate. The State Governments can also purchase food grains directly from FCI.
State Governments can also provide rice / wheat to non-NFSA families who have been issued ration cards by the State Governments, for the next three months. Under the OMSS, the rates of Rice is fixed at Rs.22/kg and Wheat- Rs.21/kg.Meanwhile, FCI hassold4.68 LMT wheat and 6.58 LMT rice through OMSS during the lockdown period.
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana
Foodgrain 
Under the PMGKAY, for next 3 months a total of 104.4 LMT rice and 15.6 LMT wheat is required of which 69.65 LMT rice and 10.1 LMT wheat have been lifted by various States and UTs. A total of 79.75 LMT has been lifted. The Government of India is bearing 100% financial burden of approximately Rs. 46,000 crores under this scheme.Wheat has been allocated to 6 States/UTs, - Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, Delhi and Gujarat and rice has been provided to the remaining States/UTs.
Pulses
As regards Pulses, the total requirement for the next three months is 5.87 LMT. So far, 3.15 LMT pulses have been dispatched while 2.26LMT Pulses have reached the States/UTs and 71,738 MT has been delivered. A total of 12.75 LMT pulses  is available in the buffer stock as on 12 May 2020.
EC Act
The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified face masks and sanitizers under the Essential Commodities Act in view of their increased demand due to COVID-19. Prices of masks, sanitizers and ingredients used in their manufacturing have also been capped.
States have been given guidelines to ensure there is no obstruction in supply-chain management due to lockdown and check prices of all essential items. The Centre has delegated all powers to the State Governments to take decisions under the EC Act.
Food grain Procurement
As on 12.05.2020, total 268.9 LMTwheat  and 666.9 LMT rice  were procured.
End-to-End Computerization
Total 90% FPS automation has been done through e-PoS,while in total 20 states/UTs, it has been done100%.
Aadhar seeding of 90% ration cards havebeen achieved, while in 11 states/UTs, it has been done 100% .